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DG55 OBV

2005 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,830 mi
Last recorded185,830 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OBV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 185,830 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 182,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 182,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 180,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 178,116 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 2 Dec 2020 178,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 175,700 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 175,478 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 169,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 163,732 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 152,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 152,655 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 133,865 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 133,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,045 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,203 miles

FUEL FLAP SPRING BROKEN NS AND OS FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE DUE TO REDUCED BRAKE SURFACE OF WORN PADS

Fail 18 Oct 2013 106,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

FUEL FLAP SPRING BROKEN NS AND OS FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE DUE TO REDUCED BRAKE SURFACE OF WORN PADS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,339 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,743 miles

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

Fail 27 Oct 2011 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread depth and worn inner shoulder

offside front tyre 3mm tread depth and worn inner shoulder

unable to fully inspect third row rear seat belts due to seats being folded,and unable to inspect seats for condition and security there

Pass 23 Oct 2010 77,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,362 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 55,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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DG55 OBV is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG55 OBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG55 OBV is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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